CICS - Prairie Campus vs Haley Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Prairie Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
412 students
Haley Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
458 students
| Measure | CICS - Prairie Campus Chicago, Illinois | Haley Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2287 of 2,303 | #2142 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49943 of 50,301 | #48064 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 412 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haley Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 7.6).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 18%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 98%).
- •Haley Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 24.2).
- •Haley Elem Academy is the larger school with 458 students compared with 412.
- •CICS - Prairie Campus is a charter school while Haley Elem Academy is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is CICS - Prairie Campus better than Haley Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Haley Elem Academy ranks higher (14.1 vs 7.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are CICS - Prairie Campus and Haley Elem Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Prairie Campus: 412. Haley Elem Academy: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Prairie Campus and Haley Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
CICS - Prairie Campus is 2287th of 2,303 and Haley Elem Academy is 2142nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).